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BSc Geology at University of Limpopo

University of Limpopo, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Geology is listed in the University of Limpopo Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 faculty requirements under the School of Physical and Mineral Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. The programme runs for 3 years of study.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Agriculture  |  Department: School of Physical and Mineral Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Polokwane (Mankweng), Limpopo, South Africa

Career pathways

Possible careers listed: Geologist, environmental scientist, earth scientist, hydrologist, mining, regional planning and development, mineralogist, palaeontologist, geophysicist, geochemist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. NSC with Bachelor exemption: Life Orientation level 3 and English level 3 minimum (general rule); programme requirements: English level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics level 5 (60-69%), Physical Sciences level 5 (60-69%). Additional subjects contribute to the minimum APS total. Minimum APS 26.

ZAR 51,000 a year (2026). Level 1 of study: the TOTAL the 2026 Tuition Fees Detailed Qualifications schedule prints for the modules listed at that level (qualification code BSG01). Tuition only; excludes residence, registration, application and other fees. The schedule does not se Source

Applications are submitted online. A non-refundable application handling fee of R200 applies for South African applicants and R750 for international applicants, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment attached to the application.

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